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The flashbacks on Paradise are annoying
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Stefan_S_from_H piefed.zip Stefan_S_from_H@piefed.zip
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The flashbacks have flashbacks, and every few minutes there's a flashback.

Yes, I can follow the plot. But this doesn't mean I enjoy the constant flashbacks.

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MimicJar Moderator MimicJar@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-05
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I'll be honest I do have a hard time following the plot, and maybe those flashbacks on top of flashbacks are the problem.

I enjoyed the first half or so of season one, but found the ending confusing and not as good. I was surprised it was renewed, and was going to let the full season come out before I decided to give it a shot... But I caved and gave the first three episodes of the new season a watch.

The first two were great, but I definitely lost track that three years pass by at one point during the first episode. But for the third episode... I don't really know what's going on.

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Brkdncr lemmy.world Brkdncr@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-11-21
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I'll be honest I do have a hard time following the plot, and maybe those flashbacks on top of flashbacks are the problem. I enjoyed the first half or so of season one, but found the ending confusing and not as good. I was surprised it was renewed, and was going to let the full season come out before I decided to give it a shot... But I caved and gave the first three episodes of the new season a...

Had the same problem.

Other shows deal with this by adjusting the filter or background music during a flash ack

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IWW4 lemmy.zip IWW4@lemmy.zip
Joined: 2025-07-12
#4 · Quote Reply

I have not started Season 2. Season 1 was a mess though and also loaded with flashbacks.

Paradise is an odd one there would be interesting episodes, really great episodes and holy shit really really terrible episodes.

“The Day” episode is just incredible, unfortunately the next episode was the season finale and it was utter shit.

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CosmicGoat lemmy.ca CosmicGoat@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2025-02-22
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I know folks who really struggle with flashbacks. Some shows are better at providing queues than others. It can be tough for some to enjoy as a result.

Are you liking and still watching the show in spite of it?

tbh, I didn't even notice 'layered' flashbacks. 😬

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Stefan_S_from_H piefed.zip Stefan_S_from_H@piefed.zip
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I know folks who really struggle with flashbacks. Some shows are better at providing queues than others. It can be tough for some to enjoy as a result. Are you liking and still watching the show in spite of it? tbh, I didn't even notice 'layered' flashbacks. 😬

I stopped watching during the second episode of the second season.

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I should have stopped watching it after the first few boring episodes of season 1.

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CosmicGoat lemmy.ca CosmicGoat@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2025-02-22
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I stopped watching during the second episode of the second season. I should have stopped watching it after the first few boring episodes of season 1.

I get it. So what is/was next on the watchlist for you? Liking something else currently?

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